A new global survey by NTT, Inc. and WSJ Intelligence reveals that 68% of CEOs plan to increase AI investment in the next two years, despite only 18% believing their current infrastructure is highly optimized for AI at scale. The survey highlights a firm belief in AI as a key enabler for next-generation enterprise technologies, but also significant concerns regarding scalability and sustainability, with 83% acknowledging the environmental cost of rapid AI scaling. Key challenges identified include data integrity, cybersecurity risks associated with 'Shadow AI,' and immense pressure to prioritize rapid AI scaling benefits over energy concerns. The report emphasizes the need for efficient, sustainable, and secure AI-ready infrastructure, and that human-AI collaboration skills will be critical by 2030.